170301-N-VA840-003 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 1, 2017) Master Chief Intelligence Specialist Bryan Zeumalt, center, gets emotional as he speaks in remembrance of Master Chief Intelligence Specialist Edward F. Dillard, during evening colors, as chief petty officers from 7th Fleet and USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) honor who died during their active service duty within the past year. The ceremony was held on the day of the 124th birthday of the petty officers rank. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leonard Adams


170301-N-VA840-003 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 1, 2017) Master Chief Intelligence Specialist Bryan Zeumalt, center, gets emotional as he speaks in remembrance of Master Chief Intelligence Specialist Edward F. Dillard, during evening colors, as chief petty officers from 7th Fleet and USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) honor who died during their active service duty within the past year. The ceremony was held on the day of the 124th birthday of the petty officers rank. The rank of chief petty officer was established on April 1, 1893. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leonard )


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